No more free entrance for Museum of Oxford from 2026
Entrance fee to be charged at the Museum of Oxford from January
Oxford City Council is proceeding with a decision over the entrance fee for the Museum of Oxford starting in January 2026.
The museum will charge a £4 and a concession fee of £2, which would be applied for Blue Light card holders and students. Free entry would be granted to the schools from Oxfordshire, carers, children under five, volunteers for the museum and so on.
The Oxford City Council revealed one of the reasons they took the plunge is that the “pay as you can” system was no longer effective. However, the changing model could be a solution to gather multiple data, for instance, the characteristics of visitors, which helps to engage the wider community.
This year marked the 50th anniversary of the opening.
“We’re planning a year-long public programme of exhibitions and events to celebrate Oxford’s history and bring new voices into our collections.” said the Museum of Oxford.
It has not been reflected on the official website yet; however, those who wish to visit the Museum of Oxford should check if the site will be updated.